Peanut Sesame Dressing

Hi, I'm Vanessa, an old friend whom Megan invited to join in on the food adventures. Our family focuses on eating whole foods. Since we are a young family with two kids, a newborn and a two year old, food at our must be simple to prepare, cheap, and at least somewhat toddler friendly. Also, since I currently nurse about half of my waking hours, this will all be typed with one hand (impressive, no?)

Dinner tonight:

Peanut Sesame Dressing
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup brown rice vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup (honey or agave nectar would probably work too)
3 T water
2 T tamari (or soy sauce)
1 T minced peeled fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 t toasted sesame oil
1/4 t crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves

Blend the peanut butter, vinegar, maple syrup, water, tamari, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Add the cilantro and blend just until finely chopped.

Dressing will keep for 2 days, covered and refrigerated.

Serve with grilled chunky vegetables and brown rice, or alternately quinoa or grilled whole wheat flatbread.